WELDER - SKILLED

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 31,684 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

On-site health centers

401K savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Education scholarships

Job summary

Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII, is seeking a Structural Welder to join our shipyard team in Pascagoula. You will weld structural steel components, read drawings, and contribute to the construction of naval vessels in a demanding 24/7 environment.

This role emphasizes safety, precision, and teamwork, with opportunities for overtime and career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with SMAW and FCAW welding processes.
• Ability to work safely in demanding industrial environments.
• Dependability, teamwork, and strong work ethic.
• Commitment to producing high-quality welds with precision and consistency.
• Minimum 1 year welding experience in FCAW and SMAW.
• Ability to pass a military specification welding assessment in 3G/2G/4G positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality welding using SMAW — stick welding.
• Perform high-quality welding using FCAW — wire welding.
• Join, weld, and reinforce a variety of structural steel components.
• Work from drawings, instructions, and welding procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Operate in an active, 24/7 shipyard environment that may include working at heights, confined spaces, changing weather conditions, and day or night shifts depending on production needs.
• Maintain and follow safety practices that meet — and often exceed — industry standards.

Skills

SMAW welding

FCAW welding

Safety in industrial environments

Teamwork

Precision welding

Reliability

Pass 3G/2G/4G tests

Job description

The Role

As a Structural Welder at Ingalls Shipbuilding, you’ll be part of the elite team responsible for building the steel backbone of America’s most advanced naval vessels. Your welding expertise ensures the strength, durability, and safety of ships that will serve our nation around the world for decades.

What You Can Earn

• Earn up to $39.04 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
• Additional opportunities for overtime and long‑term growth.

What You’ll Do

• Perform high‑quality welding using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) — stick welding.
• Perform high‑quality welding using Flux‑Core Arc Welding (FCAW) — wire welding.
• Join, weld, and reinforce a variety of structural steel components.
• Work from drawings, instructions, and welding procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Operate in an active, 24/7 shipyard environment that may include working at heights, confined spaces, changing weather conditions, and day or night shifts depending on production needs.
• Maintain and follow safety practices that meet — and often exceed — industry standards.

What You Bring

• Proven experience with SMAW and FCAW welding processes.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in demanding industrial environments.
• Dependability, teamwork, and strong work ethic.
• Commitment to producing high‑quality welds with precision and consistency.

Must Have

• Minimum 1 year Welding experience in FCAW and SWAW.
• Ability to pass a military specification welding assessment in the vertical (3G), horizontal (2G) and overhead (4G) positions.

Nice to Have

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices.
• On‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs.
• Savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools.
• Life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts.
• Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.